Aracnation

Technical skill might capture an audience's attention—but character is often what they remember.

Join us this Saturday for Character Development – Stepping into Character with Jacque Drew, a practical workshop exploring how character can bring depth, meaning, and connection to your performance.

Whether you practice aerial, circus, dance, theatre, music, or anything else, this workshop will give you practical tools to create more engaging and memorable performances.

Saturday 11 July
11:30am–1:30pm
Empire Studios, Grey Lynn
https://www.aracnation.co.nz/workshops

Open to movers of all disciplines and experience levels, 18+yo.

Stop counting it. Stop chasing it. Start feeling it.

This Musicality Workshop is an invitation to explore rhythm, timing, energy, and expression in a new way.

Through simple, playful exercises, you'll learn to listen with your whole body, respond in the moment, and deepen your connection to music and movement.

Perfect for aerialists, dancers, performers, and curious movers of all kinds.

This weekend • Limited spaces available

Details and bookings: https://www.aracnation.co.nz/workshops

Kia ora koutou,
We're excited to share a new initiative we've launched at Aracnation: the Performance Lab.

This workshop series was created for aerialists, circus artists, and movement practitioners who want to expand their performance toolkit beyond technical skills.

These workshops are about exploring the skills that sit alongside technique: creativity, musicality, stage presence, improvisation, audience connection, character, and storytelling.

Many of us spend years developing physical skills, but have fewer opportunities to explore the creative tools that help bring those skills to life in performance.

We've invited guest artists from theatre and performance backgrounds to share practical, accessible approaches that can support circus artists at any stage of their journey.

Our first workshop, Creative Play: Improvisation with Jeff Szusterman, is designed specifically as an entry point. No acting experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Book one workshop, or join us for the full series.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzM6ZDMca/

info and bookings: https://www.aracnation.co.nz/workshops

Looking for a fun & safe space to learn aerial arts? Join Aracnation this May for our latest intake!

👉Introduction to Aerial hoop (Lyra) | Starts June 3 7-8pm

New to aerials? Start here. Learn the fundamentals: hanging, inverting, and building strength in a safe, supportive environment. 5-week course. Ages 15+. No experience or fitness level required.

🔗Book now https://www.aracnation.co.nz/book

After months of planning, conversations, and excitement behind the scenes, we are thrilled to officially launch the Aracnation Performance Lab.

The Performance Lab is our new specialist workshop series designed to help students grow beyond aerial technique and develop as confident, creative performers. Book one, two, or all!

Limited spots available, be quick, this workshops are going to book fast: https://www.aracnation.co.nz/book